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Fiona Hackney is Professor of Fashion at Manchester Metropolitan University, where she leads research submissions and develops research culture. She previously directed fashion research at the University of Wolverhampton and established research clusters at Falmouth University focusing on community engagement and social design.
Her qualifications include an MA in Fine Art from the University of Edinburgh, MA in Design History from RCA/V&A, and PhD in Modern History from University of London.
Research focuses on fashion cultures, twentieth-century print media, and social benefits of creative making. Key concepts include 'quiet activism' and 'well-making' which explore cultural affect through creativity and collaboration. Her work addresses sustainable clothing, participatory textiles, and ethical fashion practices through interdisciplinary approaches.
Publications examine sustainable consumption patterns, community-based making practices, and fashion heritage preservation. Recent work analyzes how workshop interventions can shift clothing consumption behaviors.
Awards include:
- Design History Society Research Award (2001)
- AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award (2023)
- British Council Making Futures Grant (2019-2021)
Supervises doctoral candidates including Lokesh Ghai. Secured over £1M in research funding from AHRC, UKRI, and British Council. Currently leads the doctoral project 'Re-making Menswear: Crafting a modern Indian heritage model'.
Collaborates with Craftspace, Arts for Health Cornwall, and Tate St Ives. Establishes making communities through participatory workshops that blend craft practice with social engagement.
